NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (IGC)

Achieve recognition for your health and safety skills and knowledge anywhere in the world with the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Course description:

An excellent introduction to occupational safety and health and is suitable for working in all types of organizations and industries. This qualification is an essential part of your professional development if you manage health and safety.

Who should attend?

People throughout the world take the NEBOSH International General Certificate Because it gives them the skills and know-how to fulfil their health and safety responsibilities in any country and in any kind of organization.

Key Topics:

IGC 1: Management of International Health & Safety

  • Foundations in Health & Safety
  • Health and Safety Management Systems- Plan
  • Health and Safety Management Systems- Do
  • Health and Safety Management Systems – Check
  • Health and Safety Management Systems – Act

IGC 2: Control of Work Place Hazards

  • Workplace Hazards & Risk Control
  • Transport Hazards & Risk Control
  • Musculoskeletal Hazards & Risk Control
  • Musculoskeletal Hazards & Risk Control
  • Electrical Safety
  • Fire Safety
  • Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Risk Control
  • Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Risk Control

IGC 3: Health & Safety Practical Application

  • Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of the unit IGC1 and GC 2 syllabus, by successful completion of a Health and Safety inspection of a workplace. Complete a report to management regarding the inspection

How is the course assessed?

Candidates are assessed with written examinations for each of the two taught units. The qualification also features a practical workplace assessment to help you apply your learning at work and add value for your employer.

The assessment is available in a number of different languages. Please see the NEBOSH website for further details.